SBR Jobs recruits leadership for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and specialty contractors in San Jose and Silicon Valley. Direct-hire only: project managers, superintendents, estimators, operations managers and executives for the trade contractors that carry the technical work on data centers, labs, hospitals and advanced manufacturing projects.
Trade contractors carry the hard part
On the projects that define Silicon Valley, the mechanical and electrical scopes are most of the building. That makes an experienced electrical project manager, a mechanical estimator or a detailing and prefabrication lead one of the most valuable people on the job, and one of the hardest to replace. Most of these professionals grew up inside one or two contractors and have never needed a resume.
Who we recruit for in San Jose and Silicon Valley
Electrical contractors
Project managers, estimators, field leaders moving into management and division leaders for commercial and mission critical electrical work.
Mechanical and plumbing contractors
HVAC, piping and plumbing contractors that need PMs, superintendents, detailing leads and estimators.
Fire protection, controls and low voltage
Specialty contractors that need leaders who understand design-build scopes and commissioning.
Operations and executive leadership
Operations managers, vice presidents and division presidents for specialty contractors that are growing or planning succession.
Roles we place
- Project Executive
- Senior Project Manager
- Electrical Project Manager
- Mechanical Project Manager
- General Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Chief Estimator
- Senior Estimator
- Preconstruction Manager
- Operations Manager
- Vice President of Operations
- Division President
What we screen for
We ask about scope size, the project types a candidate has run, their role in estimating and change management, how they work with the field, and how their jobs finished financially. For operations and executive seats, we look at how they built teams and backlog.
How a search works
- Define the seat. We start with the program, the delivery method, who the role reports to, and what the last person in the seat did well or missed.
- Recruit the people who are not looking. Most of the builders worth hiring are employed and busy. We reach them directly, in confidence, and present the ones whose project history matches the work.
- Close and stay close. We manage the offer, the counteroffer and the start date, and we stay in touch with both sides after the hire.
Frequently asked questions
Who recruits for MEP and specialty contractors in San Jose and Silicon Valley?
SBR Jobs (Silicon Beach Recruiter) is a direct-hire construction recruiting firm that places project managers, superintendents, estimators, operations managers and executives with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and specialty contractors in San Jose and Silicon Valley. Call 424-352-6241 or start a search online.
Which trade contractor roles are hardest to fill in Silicon Valley?
Electrical and mechanical project managers with data center, lab or advanced manufacturing experience, senior estimators, and operations leaders who can run a division. These professionals are usually employed, well treated and not looking, so they have to be recruited directly.
Do you recruit field leadership as well as office roles?
Yes, at the management level: superintendents, general superintendents and field leaders moving into project management or operations. SBR Jobs does not supply craft labor or temporary staff.
Can you help with succession planning for a specialty contractor?
Yes. Many trade contractors are led by owners and executives planning a transition. We run confidential searches for the operations leaders, vice presidents and presidents who will carry the company forward.
Is the search confidential?
Yes. Employers can run a confidential search, and candidates can talk with us without their current employer knowing. SBR Jobs places direct-hire, permanent roles only and does not do temp or contract staffing.
Open seat at a Silicon Valley trade contractor?
Tell us the role, the program and your timeline. Call 424-352-6241 or send the details online.
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